Hand and Foot Amulets, Old Kingdom–First Intermediate Period, Dynasty 5–8, ca. 2465–2100 B.C., From Egypt, Carnelian, Hand: L. 1.6 cm (5/8 in.), During the Old Kingdom and First Intermediate Period, small amulets of hands and feet were commonly included in bracelets and anklets. These amulets protected the limbs and extremities of their wearers, while possibly conferring abilities such as dexterity, creative potential, or speed
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Hand, Foot Amulets, Old Kingdom–First Intermediate Period, Dynasty 5–8, ca, 2465–2100 B.C, Egypt, Carnelian, L, 1.6 cm, 5/8, Kingdom, First, small amulets, hands, feet, commonly included, bracelets, anklets, amulets protected, limbs, extremities, wearers, conferring abilities, dexterity, creative potential, speed
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